Spinach & Feta Cheese Puff Pastry Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)

• 200g (7 oz) fresh spinach (or 150g frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)

• 150g (5 oz) feta cheese, crumbled

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 egg (for sealing + egg wash)

• Pinch of nutmeg (optional, for flavor)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Sesame seeds or nigella seeds (for topping, optional)

‍ Directions:

1. Prepare the Filling

   • Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion until soft.

   • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

   • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted (if using fresh). Let cool slightly.

   • Mix with crumbled feta cheese, nutmeg, salt & pepper.

2. Prepare the Pastry

   • Roll out puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.

   • Spread the spinach-feta mixture evenly over the pastry.

3. Shape the Rolls

   • Roll up the pastry sheet tightly like a log.

   • Brush the edge with beaten egg to seal.

   • Slice into even rolls (about 1 inch thick).

4. Bake

   • Place rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment.

   • Brush tops with beaten egg, sprinkle sesame or nigella seeds.

   • Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, until golden and puffed.

5. Serve

   • Enjoy warm as a snack, appetizer, or party treat!

✅ Tip: You can add a little cream cheese for extra creaminess or chili flakes for a spicy kick.